About Loven Contracting

The construction gene runs in Mike’s family. Robert Lee Loven, Mike’s great grandfather, was known for the dairies he built in this Texas town. Robert also started the family tradition of gifting boots to his staff at Christmas – a tradition that continues today at Christmas.

Mike’s grandfather, James Paul Loven joined the family business with his brother and they eventually founded their own construction firm. James loved construction, and continued working even after “retirement”. He took his last check at 80 years old as superintendent on the expansion of a hospital he originally built in years prior.

When Mike was 4 years old, Mike’s parents, James and Patricia moved the family to Flagstaff, AZ.

Mike always liked working, earning his own pocket money, and not having to ask his parents for things. There are still folks who remember his days as a paperboy. In 1970, he asked his father for a loan, bought a lawnmower, and started his own business. He paid off the loan and ran a successful startup.

Mike started working on the jobsite in the summers during high school. The combination of physical labor, fine motor skills, and critical thinking needed in construction, appealed to his sensibilities. He was still in school, but he had found his calling.

After years of working for and learning from other people, Mike took $5,000 out of his savings, put it into his checking account and started Loven Contracting. Soon after, Mike sketched the first version of the Loven Contracting logo. Later iterations refine the look while retaining its distinctive shape and color.

Loven Contracting was incorporated on October 21st, 1985. We regard this date as the official birthday of Loven Contracting!

Loven Contracting completed our first National Park Service project, the Postmaster’s Residence, at the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Our dedication to working with the National Parks and Monuments continues today and includes our award-winning historic preservation division. We are honored to help preserve America’s national treasures.

Loven Contracting purchased property on Pinnacle Street in Flagstaff, Arizona. Formerly a sawmill, this was a transformative step for our company, and it’s where our headquarters remain to this day.

Jennifer A. Del Giorgio, Chief Financial Officer, joins Loven Contracting.

Jon Hansen, President, joins Loven Contracting.

On December 2, 2017, Mike Loven was awarded the Philanthropist of the Year Award at the Northern Arizona Healthcare Foundation’s 57th annual Turquoise Ball in Flagstaff, Arizona.

On April 13, 2018, Loven Contracting was awarded VPP Star Status, a testament to our excellent safety standards. We are proud to be one of six firms in Arizona recognized with VPP Star Status.

October 21st, 2020 marks Loven Contracting’s 35th Year Anniversary. We are grateful for the support of our clients and communities where we work, and we look forward to another 35 years of high-quality, best-in-class construction services! Read Mike’s interview celebrating the occasion here.